America's Reflexology Delegate
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Delegation Itinerary
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Winter, 1999 Trip to China Fact Sheet
AMERICA'S REFLEXOLOGY DELEGATE
Njideka N. Olatunde, Ph.D., founder and director of Focus On Healing, and author of Reflexology Today: A Family Affair was invited to be the Reflexology Representative for the United States, and traveled with a delegation of specialists to the People's Republic of China on November 8-23,1999 for a bilateral exchange program in the field of Adult Wellness. The delegation placed special emphasis on traditional Chinese medicine and its integration with conventional medicine. Njideka Olatunde also had the opportunity to meet with leaders of the Reflexology Society of China.
DELEGATION MISSION
  • Exchange knowledge on research of health maintenance and health promotion in the adult population
  • Examine how the US and PRC encourage healthy lifestyles
  • L earn about complementary approaches and how to enhance immunological systems in adults (acupuncture, Reflexology, diet/nutrition, Tai Chi, and herbal medicine)
  • Explore the contribution of community programs and activities in the enhancement of healthy aging
  • Open dialogue between academicians in the field of adult wellness
DELEGATION ITINERARY
    Beijing- November 10-14: Summer Palace; Ministry of Education; China Health Education Association; Liuyinjie Neighborhood; Beijing TCM Massage Hospital; Xuamwu Hospital & Chinese Reflexology Society: Great Wall; Forbidden City & Ti'anmen Square

    Xi'an- November 14-17: The City Wall; The Big Wild Goose Pagoda; The Tang Arts Museum; The Academy of TCM; The Central Hospital of Railway; The Jade Carving Center; Shannxi History Museum; & Qin Terra Cotta Museum

    Shanghai- November 17-20: Shanghai Medical University & Caojiadu Health Service Center; Yong Jia Hospital; Jade Budda Temple; Yu Yuan Garden; The Artist Gallery; and The Children's Palace

    Hong Kong- November 20-23: Kowloon Peninsula: The Jade Market & Bird Street The Wong Tai Sin Temple; Aberdeen: Home of the Boat People: Victoria Harbor Cruise; Hong Kong Island: Occupational Therapy Institute and University

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FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Gold Sponsors
  • National Board of Reflexology
  • Focus on Healing, Inc.
  • Catherine L. Hughes
  • Norbrooke Knolls, Inc.
  • Morris Publishing, Co.
  • Franklin P. Delaine
  • Mozella P. Ademiluyi
Silver Sponsers
    Ada Carson
  • Phyllis Costley
  • Sisterspace Bookstore
  • Dar Es Salaam Books
  • Michelle Dyer
  • SEU, Inc.
  • Gregory Issac, MD
  • Modern Wellness Services
  • A-1 Nutrition Store
Bronze Sponsors
  • Gladys Brooks, CR
  • Elsie Dancy
  • First Class, Inc.
  • Julia Lacy
  • Rose Lester, CR
  • Annie King-Phillips
  • Vivian Omagemi
  • Winsome Brown, RN,CR
  • Rozsalind Brown, CR
  • Ron Joiner
  • Delores Gilmore
  • Donald Muhammad
  • Pearl Boyd
  • Charlotte Bradford
  • Patricia & Anna Roberts
  • James & Sylvia Taylor
  • Virginia Monroe, CR
  • Grace Reid
  • Marcia Sprinkle
  • Arlene Sandifer
  • Feonia Cooke
  • Barbara Coker, CR
  • Osceola Bedney
  • Reginald Redd
  • Shelva Wheeler
  • Ruth Dutiot
  • Larry Brown, DC
  • Eric St James
  • Jeff Majors Graham
  • Gertrude Troyer, CR
  • Rassie Walker
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